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The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill is due to receive its second reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday. Members will debate the principles of the Bill before it moves to further stages if approved.
The legislation relates to public ownership of the steel industry and follows continuing political debate over the future of UK steelmaking, industrial capacity and support for strategic industries. The House of Lords debate will allow members to question the Government’s approach and propose concerns for later scrutiny.
The Bill will proceed to committee stage if it receives a second reading. At that stage, peers would be able to consider amendments and examine the text of the legislation in detail.